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Time Limits for Filing a Workers Compensation Claim

After sustaining an injury at work, you will be faced with serious problems. One of them will be the inability to work. Without income, it will be hard to take care of your family and pay your mortgage. So, what do you do in such situation? There is only one solution u2013 file a workersu2019 compensation claim. Contact a workers compensation attorney in Los Angeles immediately, and schedule your initial free consultation. Donu2019t hesitate to give them a call.<br><br>For more details visit at https://www.koszdin.com/LosAngeles/Los-Angeles-Workers-Compensation-Attorney/

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Time Limits for Filing a Workers Compensation Claim

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  1. Time Limits for Filing a Workers Compensation Claim

  2. After sustaining an injury at work, you will be faced with serious problems. One of them will be the inability to work. Without income, it will be hard to take care of your family and pay your mortgage. So, what do you do in such situation? There is only one solution – File a workers compensation claim.

  3. Did you know that only one in four injured individuals files for workers compensation? The rest are afraid of losing their jobs and choose not to do anything about it. When filing for workers compensation, there are a few things you should be aware of. One of them is the time limit that you have to file it. You are on the clock, and they advise you to hurry up.

  4. In most states (including California), you have up to one year from the moment of the injury to file a workers compensation claim. However, there is a strict rule in California which says that you only have 30 days to give your employer a written notice of the injury. Once you do that, you will receive employee’s claim form (DWC-1) from your employer. Fill it in entirely, and return it to your employer.

  5. After that, you have some time to take care of your injuries and focus on your recovery before you go and file an actual claim. Seek professional help from one of their highly skilled and seasoned Workers Compensation Attorney in Los Angeles. They will provide you with everything you need to know about work comp, give you insight into the legal aspect of the matter and do things for you while you focus on your recovery. Note that without an attorney, the chances of receiving your workers compensation benefits are almost nonexistent.

  6. The Statute of Limitations In California, typically you have one year one to file the following: ● Workers compensation claim ● An appeal on a denied claim ● Discrimination claim ● Misconduct claim ● Claim for increased benefits ● Personal injury case against a third party ● Death claims

  7. Third Party Claims If a third party is responsible for your injuries (someone other than your employer), you can file a personal injury claim within 2 years from the moment you sustained your injury. In order to file a Summons and Complaint about personal injury against a third party responsible, they advise you to speak with your attorney and learn how to increase your chances of having a successful claim.

  8. Contact Los Angeles Workers Compensation Attorneys immediately, and schedule your initial free consultation. All of their attorneys work on contingency, so don’t worry about any initial payments. You will be charged for their services only once you fully receive your benefits. they care for you and want to help you do the right thing. Don’t hesitate to give them a call.

  9. Contact At Koszdin, Fields, Sherry & Katz. Address: 5455 Wilshire Blvd 21st Floor Los Angeles, CA 90036 Website: https://www.koszdin.com/Contact.shtml

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